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CareerShift

Powerful tools for smarter job hunting 

Looking for jobs, internships, or alumni connections? Whatever you are looking for, CareerShift helps you go beyond traditional job boards and allows you to uncover opportunities that other platforms often miss. Find hidden opportunities, access employer contact information, and organize your job search in one central place, all free for UMass Dartmouth students and alumni. 

Why use CareerShift? 

  1. Search Beyond the Job Boards: Access thousands of jobs and internships pulled from company websites and job boards.
  2. Find Key Contacts: Locate email addresses and names of hiring managers, company executives, and UMassD alumni.
  3. Track Your Progress: Organize job applications, contact history, and notes all in one place with the built-in dashboard.
  4. Customizable Documents: Use CareerShift’s built-in tools to create, store, and manage resumes and cover letters.
  5. Exclusive UMass Dartmouth Access: Sign up through the UMassD link to take full advantage of the free premium access provided by the Career Center. 

Who should use CareerShift? 

  • Students in Active Job or Internship Searches: Go beyond Handshake and LinkedIn to uncover opportunities directly from employer websites.
  • Recent Graduates and Alumni: Re-entering the job market or looking to pivot industries? CareerShift can help you research and connect.
  • International Students: Use filters to find companies that sponsor international candidates and access employer contact info to reach out directly. 

Get Started 

Visit CareerShift and create your free account using your UMass Dartmouth credentials. Use the tools to search, save, and stay organized! 

Go to: https://www.careershift.com/?sc=umassd

This page is customized for UMass Dartmouth students and alumni.

Click the Sign Up Now button on the top right of the page to set up your account.

Already have an account, click Member Login. (Step 4)

Fill out the form with your name, email, password, and group code "umassd". 

Check the box to agree to the terms and click Next to create your account.

After your account is created, go to the Member Login page. Enter your email and password, then click Login to start using CareerShift.

Be sure to watch the "Welcome to CareerShift" video on your dashboard—brought to you by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth—to learn how to get the most out of your account.

The sections on your dashboard include:

  • Jobs – Search for jobs, save ones you like, and keep track of your applications.
  • Contacts – Find and save professional contacts, including email addresses.
  • Companies – Look up companies, save ones you’re interested in, and manage your research.
  • Documents – Create, upload, and store your resumes and cover letters.
  • Campaigns – Organize outreach efforts like email campaigns to employers.
  • Calendar – Keep track of deadlines, interviews, and follow-ups.

Need help?

If you need help exploring the platform, click your profile in the top right corner, then choose Help. Go through the video tutorials to learn how to:

  • Use the dashboard
  • Search for jobs
  • Find contacts and companies
  • Save and manage your documents
  • Run outreach campaigns

These tutorials are short and very helpful!

You can also talk to a career advisor for support. We are here to help you succeed! Schedule an appointment on Handshake.

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